Postgraduate Diploma in Safe Infrastructure for 2R
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in Safe Infrastructure for 2R. 8 modules with UNE 135900:2017, UNE-EN 1317-2:2011 and Autodesk Civil 3D. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Safe Infrastructure for 2R — studying from New Zealand
The motorcycle and two-wheeler sector in New Zealand is primarily retail, servicing, touring and recreational use, with a sizeable community of riders served by importers, dealerships and specialist workshops. Motorcycle safety and licensing fall under the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and the Motorcycle Trade Association supports the sector. Engineers and technicians often work in dealership service departments, component importers or with small specialist manufacturers.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$3,550 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Is there a professional body in New Zealand that recognises motorcycle engineering?
There is no separate statutory register for motorcycle engineers in New Zealand. Engineering New Zealand covers the wider profession, and vehicle compliance is regulated by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so employers decide how much weight to give them.
Who employs motorcycle engineers in New Zealand?
Likely employers include importers and distributors, motorcycle workshops, performance and race teams, and engineering firms serving the automotive sector. Some roles relate to vehicle certification and safety. Employers generally judge candidates on hands-on ability and project evidence, and a private qualification may or may not be valued depending on the employer.
How long does the course take alongside a job in New Zealand?
The course is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Specialist courses total 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. You have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments or sponsored by an employer where available.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the road factors that influence motorcyclist accident rates.
Apply safe alignment and geometric design criteria for two-wheeled vehicles.
Assess pavements and road markings from the point of view of grip.
Select containment systems with protection for motorcyclists.
Identify hazardous elements on verges and in signage.
Carry out safety audits and inspections of infrastructure.
Design safe urban solutions for motorcycles and micromobility.
Who it's for
- Road engineer wishing to specialise in Safe Infrastructure for 2R.
- Road safety auditor wishing to specialise in Safe Infrastructure for 2R.
- Road maintenance technician wishing to specialise in Safe Infrastructure for 2R.
- Traffic engineer wishing to specialise in Safe Infrastructure for 2R.
- Municipal mobility technician wishing to specialise in Safe Infrastructure for 2R.
- Infrastructure safety consultant wishing to specialise in Safe Infrastructure for 2R.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join road administrations.
What you'll work with
- UNE 135900:2017
- UNE-EN 1317-2:2011
- CEN/TS 1317-8:2012
- Orden Circular 35/2014
- Directiva (UE) 2019/1936
- Real Decreto 345/2011
- Standard 3.1-IC Alignment (Orden FOM/273/2016)
- Standard 8.2-IC Road markings
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Motorcyclist accidents by road type1.2Motorcycle dynamics in bends1.3Pavement grip and friction1.4Visibility and perception1.5Run-off-road accidents and collisions1.6Biomechanics of impact against elements1.7Road factors in investigation1.8Mopeds and bicycles1.9Concept of the forgiving road1.10Practical case: motorcycle accident hotspot section
2.1Alignment Instruction 3.1-IC2.2Alignment consistency2.3Curves, superelevation and transitions2.4Sight distances2.5Junctions and roundabouts2.6Lanes and hard shoulders2.7Urban design for 2R2.8Traffic calming and effects on motorcycles2.9Access points and gradients2.10Practical: alignment audit of a mountain road
3.1Skid resistance3.2Road marking adhesion3.3Manhole covers and joints3.4Potholes and rutting3.5Loose chippings and contaminants3.6Repairs and crack sealing3.7Measurement with SCRIM and TRRL pendulum3.8Pavement maintenance3.9Setts and concrete in towns3.10Laboratory: skid resistance pendulum test
4.1Safety barriers and risk for motorcyclists4.2Continuous and discontinuous systems4.3Tests to UNE 1359004.4CEN/TS 1317-8 specification4.5Criteria of Orden Circular 35/20144.6Posts, terminals and transitions4.7Selection and installation4.8Inspection and replacement4.9Costs and prioritisation4.10Workshop: motorcyclist protection on a bend
5.1Safe sign supports5.2Directional signs on bends5.3Marker posts and delineators5.4Urban road lighting5.5Warning signage for motorcyclists5.6Gantries and rigid elements5.7Deformable and breakaway supports5.8Retroreflectivity of signs and delineators5.9Median elements5.10Practical case: inventory of obstacles on a section
6.1Requirements of Directive 2019/19366.2Safety impact assessment6.3Road safety audits6.4Periodic safety inspections6.5Network classification6.6iRAP star rating methodology6.7Accident hotspots6.8Low-cost measures6.9Cost-benefit analysis of interventions6.10Practical: iRAP rating of a section
7.1Cycle tracks and cycle lanes7.2Advanced stop zones for motorcycles7.3Safe motorcycle parking7.4Junctions for personal mobility devices (VMP)7.5Pavements of segregated lanes7.6Lighting and perception7.7Coexistence with pedestrians7.8Universal accessibility of the road network7.9Safe driving design7.10Practical case: redesign of an urban junction
8.1Section selection8.2Accident analysis8.3Field inspection8.4Risk assessment8.5Proposal of measures8.6Economic valuation of measures8.7Prioritisation of interventions8.8Monitoring plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Civil 3D, PTV Vissim, QGIS, iRAP ViDA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The case studies are based on real road safety audit procedures for a mountain road section frequented by motorcyclists, selection of a motorcyclist protection system on a bend, and skid resistance testing of road markings. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the road factors that influence motorcyclist accident rates.
Apply safe alignment and geometric design criteria for two-wheeled vehicles.
Assess pavements and road markings from the point of view of grip.
Select containment systems with protection for motorcyclists.
Identify hazardous elements on verges and in signage.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow the reading of technical regulations.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
Work is carried out with Autodesk Civil 3D, PTV Vissim, QGIS, iRAP ViDA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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